The Summer I Turned Pretty: What was Susannah diagnosed with? Her character explained in depth

Susannah Fisher is one of the adored characters from The Summer I Turned Pretty TV series, who made the Summer house a second home for Belly. Susannah isn't just Laurel's best friend and the mother of Jeremiah and Conrad, but also an influential woman in Belly's life.

She's just like a sister to Laurel, who has been with her in her good and bad days. Similarly, Laurel has always supported Susannah and handled her when Adam had an affair with Kayleigh (his colleague). At the same time, Susanahh deeply cares for her sons.

She always wanted to see Belly and Conrad together, as revealed in her letter to Conrad in Season 3. However, she couldn't see the two finally getting back as a couple, as Susannah died of breast cancer in Season 2 of The Summer I Turned Pretty on Prime Video.

Her final days were heartbreaking as Susannah was battling the disease for the second time. And instead of undergoing chemotherapy again, Susannah decided to have one last perfect summer with those she loved the most.

Also Read: The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3: The 5 most emotional episodes ranked that left fans in tears

How does Susannah die in The Summer I Turned Pretty? Explored

Susannah Fisher, played by Rachel Blanchard in The Summer I Turned Pretty, remains one of the main characters even in Season 3, as her sons, Belly and Laurel, never stop talking about her. In fact, the chapter starts with Susannah's memorial ceremony, which was meant to bring everyone together.

The most heartbreaking and emotional part of her life arrives when Susannah finds out that her cancer has returned. She had already gone through a painful procedure and didn't want to lose her vitality to harsh treatment.

Susannah keeps the truth hidden from her sons until Jeremiah accidentally uncovers it, which creates tension between him and Conrad, who already knew. She finally agrees to accept help and fight the battle, giving some hope to Jeremiah and Conrad. But even after she dies, she stays an important part of everyone's lives.

The importance of Susannah's letter in The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3

Susannah's letter in episode 8 of The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 becomes the biggest emotional turning point. She had written letters for her sons to open on their wedding days, but accidentally swapped them.

So when Jeremiah opened his letter on the morning of his wedding to Belly, he read the one meant for Conrad. In it, Susannah described seeing Conrad truly in love once and how special that moment was. Although she didn’t mention Belly’s name, it was clear she was talking about her special girl.

Jeremiah then realized that Belly belonged to Conrad and that even Susannah wanted them to be a couple. He was hurt to learn that Belly still held a place for Conrad in her heart, and although she dated Jere for nearly five years, Conrad was never far from her mind.

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